What is TechWomen?

TechWomen empowers, connects, and supports the next generation of women

leaders in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) from Africa
and the Middle East by providing them the access and opportunity needed to
advance their careers, pursue their dreams, and inspire women and girls in their
communities.
Through mentorship and exchange, TechWomen strengthens participants
professional capacity, increases mutual understanding between key networks of
professionals, and expands girls interest in STEM careers by exposing them to
female role models.

ELIGIBILITY AND APPLICATION

The 2014 Emerging Leader application is now closed. The application for
the 2015 TechWomen program will open in winter 2014. To be notified
when the application opens, please sign up for our mailing list.

Selection Process
TechWomen participants are selected based on the eligibility requirements below.
Applications are reviewed by independent selection committees comprising industry
leaders and country experts. Semifinalists are interviewed by United States Embassy
personnel in their country of permanent residence.

2014 TechWomen Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must

Be women with a minimum of two years full-time professional experience in the

STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, and math) and/or a career requiring
significant expertise/knowledge/application of technology

Have, at minimum, a bachelors degree/four year university degree or equivalent

Be proficient in written and spoken English

Demonstrate a willingness to participate in exchange programs, welcome

opportunities for mentoring and new partnership development, and exhibit confidence
and maturity

Be citizens or permanent residents of Algeria, Cameroon, Egypt, Jordan, Kenya,

Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Nigeria, the Palestinian Territories, Rwanda, Sierra Leone,
South Africa, Tunisia, Yemen, or Zimbabwe at the time of application, and while
participating in the program

Not have applied for an immigrant visa to the United States, or participated in a visa
lottery in the past five years

Be able to obtain a U.S. visa

Not hold U.S. Citizenship or be a U.S. legal permanent resident

Preference will be given to applicants who

Have demonstrated themselves as emerging leaders in their chosen professional

track
Have limited or no prior experience in the United States

Have a record of voluntary or public service in their communities

Have demonstrated entrepreneurialism and commitment to innovation

Selection Timeline
Semifinalists will be contacted via email for in-country interviews in April and May
2014. Final decisions will be made in May 2014. All applicants will be notified of the
results of their application.
Recommendation Letters (Semifinalists Only)
Semifinalists who are invited to interview at the U.S. Embassy will be required to
provide two letters of recommendation. Applicants are encouraged to identify their
recommenders ahead of time in order to be prepared in the event that they are
selected as semifinalists. Letters must

Be from an academic or professional reference, such as a former professor or

employer/supervisor (At least one of the two letters must be from a professional
reference such as a former or current employer/supervisor.)

Be on company/organization letterhead

Be signed by the recommender

Recommendation letters will be accepted from SEMIFINALISTS ONLY.

Instructions for submission will be sent to semifinalists upon notification.

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